General Francis Xavier Hummel is a decorated military hero who, for years, has been suggesting that the United States government provide the families of his men that died in combat with the same benefits that are received by other war veterans. Never once has the government listened to him.

But they will now. Joined by a team of elite commandos, in a quick, effortless attack, Hummel has taken control of Alcatraz Island, the retired prison....
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This day an age, a variety of action movies come out, but they are all similar to past movies. Some hope that the pure, intense action of the film will suffice for a profit, while others cut back on the action to give a more convincing plot. Luckily, The Rock fits snuggly in between these two categories, although it still can't escape from some of those pointless action scenes. Full movie review »